Mark's an illustrator and print designer from Cornwall in the UK, who's been using Illustrator and Photoshop since 1995. He also contributes tutorials for some of the worlds leading creative publications. Head over to his website, or his regular tutorial slot over at Psdtuts+.

Authentic, retro looking T-shirt designs are all the rage these days – so in today's tutorial we'll take a heavy dose of inspiration from the 70s and create a cool, surf-style graphic with tons of retro appeal.

Authentic, retro looking T-shirt designs are all the rage these days – so in today's tutorial we'll take a heavy dose of inspiration from the 70s and create a cool, surf-style graphic with tons of retro appeal.Read More…

Today, we are giving everyone access to a premium tutorial written by senior author, Mark Mayers that demonstrates the process of exploring new styles of illustration by re-mixing existing elements with new ones. This method of working is a great way to quickly develop your own style and inject some individuality into your artwork. It's also a fun way to learn and refine new techniques. So what are you waiting for? Let’s get started!

Today, we are giving everyone access to a premium tutorial written by senior author, Mark Mayers that demonstrates the process of exploring new styles of illustration by re-mixing existing elements with new ones. This method of working is a great way to quickly develop your own style and inject some individuality into your artwork. It's also a fun way to learn and refine new techniques. So what are you waiting for? Let’s get started!Read More…

The ocean depths are the least explored of all the world’s ecosystems; and many say that the ocean is truly the last frontier on earth. Beneath the world’s oceans lie rugged mountain ranges, active volcanoes, vast plateaus and almost bottomless trenches that shroud many mysteries.

The ocean depths are the least explored of all the world’s ecosystems; and many say that the ocean is truly the last frontier on earth. Beneath the world’s oceans lie rugged mountain ranges, active volcanoes, vast plateaus and almost bottomless trenches that shroud many mysteries.Read More…

In the first past of this tutorial we created a stunning piece of cover art using Color-Logic's metallic plug-ins. Color-Logic enables you to add hundreds of metallic colors and special print finishes into your artwork.

In the first past of this tutorial we created a stunning piece of cover art using Color-Logic's metallic plug-ins. Color-Logic enables you to add hundreds of metallic colors and special print finishes into your artwork.Read More…

In this two part tutorial I'll show you how to create a magazine cover with maximum shelf appeal. This tutorial is a little special – it's the first one to demonstrate fully how to design with the Process Metallic Color System by Color-Logic.

In this two part tutorial I'll show you how to create a magazine cover with maximum shelf appeal. This tutorial is a little special – it's the first one to demonstrate fully how to design with the Process Metallic Color System by Color-Logic.Read More…

We're all aware that an ecosystem is a living community of plants and animals that share the same environment, but what happens when the natural world and man-made technology amalgamate to form a harmonious coexistence?

We're all aware that an ecosystem is a living community of plants and animals that share the same environment, but what happens when the natural world and man-made technology amalgamate to form a harmonious coexistence?Read More…

Making a living as an illustrator is a dream for many young artists – but it takes more than dreaming to impress potential clients. A successful illustrator needs flare, persistence and a strong portfolio.
Over the years I've experimented with various mediums and techniques to establish a broad range of styles. In this article I'd like to share my thoughts and experiences with using multiple illustration styles, as opposed to fixating on just one.

Making a living as an illustrator is a dream for many young artists – but it takes more than dreaming to impress potential clients. A successful illustrator needs flare, persistence and a strong portfolio.
Over the years I've experimented with various mediums and techniques to establish a broad range of styles. In this article I'd like to share my thoughts and experiences with using multiple illustration styles, as opposed to fixating on just one.Read More…

Sometimes a photo will ignite your imagination and inspire you. When I first saw the stock image of the model used in this tutorial, her embryonic-like pose instantly conjured up thoughts of an out of the body experience or a lucid dream.

Sometimes a photo will ignite your imagination and inspire you. When I first saw the stock image of the model used in this tutorial, her embryonic-like pose instantly conjured up thoughts of an out of the body experience or a lucid dream.Read More…

I'm an illustrator and print designer from Cornwall in the UK. I've been using Photoshop since version 3. I also contribute tutorials for some of the worlds leading creative publications. Head over to my website where you can see more of my work.

I'm an illustrator and print designer from Cornwall in the UK. I've been using Photoshop since version 3. I also contribute tutorials for some of the worlds leading creative publications. Head over to my website where you can see more of my work.Read More…

Mythical creatures have been part of legend and folklore since the dawn of time. These imaginary creatures are often hybrids, or a combination of two or more animals such as a centaur (human and horse) or a minotaur (human and bull).

Mythical creatures have been part of legend and folklore since the dawn of time. These imaginary creatures are often hybrids, or a combination of two or more animals such as a centaur (human and horse) or a minotaur (human and bull).Read More…